Go for the Big Stuff

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Go for the Big Stuff

American Woodworker Editors AW142, End Grain, Old Tools, Planer, Powermatic, Shop Blog, Tool Restoration

I’m not sure if I qualify as a tool nut–machine crazy is more like it. I started out using a ShopSmith, but I now have 17 industrial-grade machines. It all started when my wife saw an ad in the local …
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Perfectly Square Edges Using a Planer

American Woodworker Editors AW140, Edges, Planer, Square, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

I’ve had trouble making square and smooth edges on face frame parts, but this planer jig solved all my problems. It produces accurate and consistent results. For the jig’s base, cut T-slots in a 3/4” x 11” board that’s a …
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Precision Planing Jig

American Woodworker Editors AW155, Jigs and Fixtures, Planer, Shop Tips, Skilled Woodworker, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Woodworking Tips, Workshop Tips

Achieving exact thickness is really important when making splines to reinforce box corners. The splines have to fit perfectly in the saw kerfs—a few thousandths of an inch one way or the other can make a big difference. I cut …
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Self-Cleaning Blast Gate

American Woodworker Editors AW152, Planer, Shop Tips, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

When sawdust got packed into the back end of my planer’s blast gate, I couldn’t close the gate all the way. I solved this annoying problem by cutting a notch in the gate. Now, when I close the gate, all …
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Category Archives: Planer